Christchurch(Church in Wales) Primary School
Ysgol Gynradd Eglwys yng NghymruShine your Light
Religious Education (RE)
Christchurch Primary School
is a
Peace Mala Accredited School
We want friendship, respect and peace
between the faiths and all people in our world.
Different Faiths and Beliefs have similar Peace Messages
Christianity
Treat others as you would like them to treat you.
Buddhism
I will act towards others exactly as I would act towards myself.
Sikhism
As you wish for yourself, so wish for others.
Islam
None of you truly believe until you wish for your brother and sisters what you wish for yourself.
Judaism
What is harmful to you, do not do to other people.
Baha'i
Blessed is the person who loves his/her brother and sister more than him/herself.
Hare Krsna
Live in loving harmony with all of God's creation.
Zoroastrianism
Do not do to another what is not good for yourself.
Tribal and Native people
Man did not weave the web of life - he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself.
Jainism
All living beings are equal and none should be harmed for in doing so one will harm oneself.
Earth Religions
Harm none.
Taoism
Act with compassion, moderation and humility
Hinduism
Do nothing to others which, if done to you, could cause you pain.
Yungdrung Bon
Treat all living beings as if they were your own mother.
To find out more visit http://www.peacemala.org.uk/
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Use a Bible to find out what Paul said about peace in his letters.
Romans 12:17-18 2 Corinthians 13:11
Philippians 4:6-7
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Look at the document below to find out what
Paul said about Peace in his Letters.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Even before Jesus was born,
He was associated with the word peace.
(Isaiah was a prophet in the 8th-century BC.)
Isaiah 9:6 (International Children’s Bible)
A child will be born to us.
God will give a son to us.
He will be responsible for leading the people.
His name will be Wonderful Counsellor, Powerful God,
Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace.
David, the writer of Psalm 34,
also spoke of peace in the Old Testament.
(David won the battle against Goliath and became king around 1000 BC.)
Psalm 34:13-14 (International Children’s Bible)
You must not say evil things.
You must not tell lies.
Stop doing evil and do good.
Look for peace and work for it.
Use a Bible to find out what Jesus said about peace in the four gospels.
Matthew 5:9 Mark 9:50
Luke 24:36 John 14:27
Look at the document below to find out what
Jesus said about Peace in the Four Gospels.
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Find out about the symbol of the dove
when Jesus was baptised.
Did you know that the dove is a symbol of peace?
WHAT DOES PEACE MEAN TO YOU?
This half term Christian value is PEACE
A huge diolch to all the children
who have already written their Peace Prayers.
You can read them on the 'Share a Prayer' page.
Read the quotation below.
Can you find it in the New Testament in the Bible?
‘Peace I leave with you;
my peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled
and do not be afraid.’
John 14.27
Peace is:
Pardoning others
Everyone living in harmony
Always showing love
Calming situations
Ending all hatred
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
Amen
(attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi)
Can you write or say a prayer about peace?
Listen and sing along to the words of the song Lord, You Forgive.
JOSEPH
Listen to the stories of Joseph and think how his brothers felt about him when he was a boy
and how he showed forgiveness to his brothers when he was grown up.
THE PRODIGAL SON
Listen to the story about the Prodigal Son and think about who showed forgiveness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V96rkM5Gpn0 The Prodigal Son
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F5NkZac1zI Beginners' Bible The Prodigal Son Song
Can you find the story of the Prodigal Son in the Bible?
Luke 15: 11-32
This half term Christian value is FORGIVENESS
Read the quotation below.
Can you find it in the New Testament in the Bible?
'Just as the Lord has forgiven you,
so you must also forgive others.’
Colossians 3.13
A big thank you to all the children who have already sent in a
Forgiveness Prayer.
They are very thoughtful and are displayed on our website page
‘Share a Prayer’.
Forgiveness is:
Forgetting the hurts
Offering a new beginning
Restoring a friendship
Given and received
Identifying responsibility
Valuing the truth
Ending an argument
Not holding a grudge
Encouraging honesty
Saying sorry
Starting again
Dear Lord,
Thank you for offering forgiveness to all, through Jesus.
Sorry for the times we have been slow to say sorry to others
or not quick enough to forgive.
Please help us to ask for forgiveness when we make a mistake
and to accept an apology kindly.
Amen
Can you write or say a prayer about forgiveness?
I hope you enjoy listening to the beautiful song 'Gethsemane'
as we approach Good Friday tomorrow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ_VlQ8M5EE
and 'We Believe', an Easter song with sign language.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKS2sYOzODA
Enjoy singing along to these Palm Sunday songs.
Cloaks and Branches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jtDqKkdS1M
Sing it hosanna by Michael Mangan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XU0ptQH-eo
Hosanna Praise is Rising